How To Fix /PLMI/ECR_BO027 - Class name of record type &1 is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECR_BO -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Class name of record type &1 is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO027 - Class name of record type &1 is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO027 Class name of record type &1 is incorrect typically occurs in the context of SAP's PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, particularly when dealing with Engineering Change Records (ECRs). This error indicates that there is an issue with the class name associated with a specific record type in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Class Name: The class name defined for the record type does not exist or is not correctly configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the classification system or the specific record type settings.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the class associated with the record type.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Name Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to verify the class name associated with the record type.
  Ensure that the class name exists and is correctly assigned to the record type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Record Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction PLM_ECR to check the settings for the specific Engineering Change Record type.
  Ensure that the class name is correctly specified in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class and the record type. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the classification data to identify any inconsistencies. This can be done using transaction CL30 (Class Management) to check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of PLM you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02 / CL03: Class Management
  PLM_ECR: Engineering Change Record Management
  SU01: User Maintenance
  CL30: Class Management for consistency checks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on PLM and classification management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PLMI/ECR_BO027.